Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 208 Blue Silver Mirror
"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi's expression darkened.

"This is a secret technique of our sect. You're handing it over to the Spirit Hall?"

She immediately showed some dissatisfaction, but did not directly object. Instead, she waited quietly for Han Tao to speak.

"Secret techniques, no one matters!"

"As long as Ye Lingling is on our side, she will always hold the core authority over the secret techniques. Having them research the spiritual aspects for us will allow our theories to advance more quickly."

Sword Douluo immediately objected: "I can study it too!"

"Ha!" Han Tao chuckled dismissively.

Ignoring Sword Douluo, he continued to tell his master, "Your recent research has mainly focused on the [microstructure] of soul power."

Ning Fengzhi finally realized that he really didn't have time.

As for Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, should we entrust them with theoretical research? We might as well find a monkey.
"Fine!"

"Han Tao, give me the information on [Distraction Control Technique - Advanced] first, then do whatever you want."

It's hard not to feel a pang of sadness, realizing that I'm getting old after all.

Microscopic structures are difficult to understand, and research on the [mental realm] is even more perplexing.
Sword Douluo glanced coldly at the sect leader: "You don't believe me? Do you think I, as a titled Douluo, am not even qualified to study theories?"

“It’s not that I don’t believe in your abilities, it’s just that I don’t believe in your theories!” Ning Fengzhi replied.

Then, the two actually started arguing about the theory inside the main hall.

Han Tao took out the [Advanced Distraction Control Technique] from his soul tool and placed it on the table. Ignoring the two arguing, he turned and left.

Wuhun Temple.

Pope Bibi Dong, maintaining her usual elegance, raised her clear wine glass, crossed her legs, and gazed at Serpent Spear Douluo.

"As you wish."

"Is Han Tao willing to inform the Spirit Hall about his theory on increasing the age of spirit rings?"

Serpent Spear Douluo's expression was solemn: "That's indeed the case!"

"Han Tao told me that this is a secret technique of the sect, and there would be a huge risk involved in spreading it outside."

"Therefore, he put forward several conditions."

"Speak!" Bibi Dong exhaled softly.

"One reason is that Han Tao wants the poison from the Soul-Devouring Plant King."

Serpent Spear Douluo looked embarrassed and gave Bibi Dong a fake smile.

Everyone knows that the Soul-Devouring Spider King is Bibi Dong's martial soul, so Han Tao's request was actually made by Bibi Dong.

"Heh!" She chuckled slightly. "No wonder that kid didn't dare come to see me!"

He casually spilled the wine from the glass, then wiped it dry with a handkerchief. Suddenly, a green spider appeared behind him, injecting concentrated venom into the glass.

"Take it!" he ordered the Serpent Spear Douluo.

Serpent Spear respectfully accepted the venom and sealed it in a porcelain bottle.

This was Han Tao's special instruction, who also said that if the toxins were exposed to the air for too long, their effects would evaporate.
Then, the Serpent Spear presented the [Advanced Distraction Control Technique] to Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong extended her finger, took the secret manual, and began to read it.

He merely smiled dismissively when he realized that his mental body was split and that he needed Ye Lingling's "concentration" treatment to avoid any future troubles.

"You want to use this to control the Spirit Hall?"

"You underestimate us too much. The Spirit Hall is currently the strongest force on the continent. Can't you find a single Soul Master who can heal the spirit?"

Then, she gave the following instruction:
"Order: Healing-type Soul Masters such as Healing Scepter, Codex of Life, and Seven Star Begonia, please await."

The ghostly figure standing behind Bibi Dong flickered, conveying the Pope's order. Half an hour later, many healing-type martial souls gathered together.

Bibi Dong asked in a light tone, "Among your many healing types, is there any capable of healing the spirit?" Men, women, young and old, and all kinds of Soul Masters froze in shock.

The vast majority of Soul Masters don't even understand [Microscopic Healing], so how could they possibly comprehend the broader forms of [Healing Spirit]?

"There's none?"

"Step forward, and everyone will be rewarded!"

However, she noticed that these healing-type Soul Masters had all tucked their heads inside.

Bibi Dong's face was visibly somber.

"The Nine-Heart Begonia is widely recognized as the strongest healing-type martial soul on the Douluo Continent."

"Moreover, in the entire Douluo Continent, only two Soul Masters are allowed to possess the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Soul."

Chrysanthemum Douluo whispered an explanation in Bibi Dong's ear, his voice unheard by others, clearly out of consideration for the Pope's feelings.

Bibi Dong was a reasonable person. She sighed slightly and ordered, "Ghost Douluo, take them away!"

After everyone had left, Serpent Spear Douluo then revealed Han Tao's second request:
"Ye Lingling will assist the members of the Spirit Hall in cultivating this secret technique, but..."

Serpent Spear Douluo paused, and after repeatedly considering and hesitating, his tone gradually softened: "She wants the Heaven Dou Empire's heirloom treasure, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover!"

Upon hearing this outrageous request, Bibi Dong's expression immediately froze:
"She also knew that this was the most precious treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire!"

But it was bait deliberately thrown out by Han Tao.

Ye Lingling possesses expertise in microscopic healing as well as mental healing, making her strategically invaluable to a top-tier power like the Spirit Hall!
And coincidentally, the Spirit Hall possessed the necessary conditions to implement this:

Xue Qinghe is the only crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. In the original novel, she is the one who killed Emperor Xue Ye with a seven-colored, slow-acting poison. However, the Heaven Dou Empire can seek treatment from Ye Lingling.

It seems reasonable for Xue Qinghe to offer the "vast ocean and universe shield" as payment after the treatment is completed.
"Not enough!" Bibi Dong said, her face showing dissatisfaction.

When has the Spirit Hall ever suffered such a loss?

He told Serpent Spear Douluo, "I can agree to Han Tao's terms, but his offer isn't enough! The Spirit Hall must receive additional benefits!"

Bibi Dong wasn't sure if Han Tao had any extra stuff in his belly, but she figured she might as well take a look.

"As you command, Your Holiness."

Serpent Spear Douluo's attitude was quite humble. His previous posture was because he had to truthfully relay the conditions proposed by Han Tao.

Afterwards, he bid farewell to His Holiness the Pope and left with the porcelain bottle of the Soul-Devouring Spider King.

the other side,
Han Tao explored the soul skill he had just acquired.

The soul ring is taken from the Mirror Beast, and its soul skill name is: "Blue Silver Mirror Image!"

Consuming 10000% of soul power and 100% of martial soul essence, a corresponding martial soul image is generated based on one's own martial soul.

It perfectly inherits the evolutionary essence of its own martial soul and its strength, but does not inherit the soul rings.
"Its terrifying value is hard to conceal!"

What does it mean?
This is equivalent to transforming a single Blue Silver Grass martial soul into twin Blue Silver Grasses, giving Han Tao an extra martial soul for no reason!
Although the Mirror Image Martial Soul cannot evolve at present, this is no problem for Han Tao!
The Distraction Control Technique - Convergence can fuse a portion of the soul into the soul ring. Once the two are completely fused, Han Tao can control everything about the soul ring, and naturally possesses the power to modify the Mirror Blue Silver Grass!
【Blue Silver】 allowed Han Tao to witness the ultimate form of Blue Silver Grass!
Therefore, Han Tao chose the Mirror Beast, and his will influenced the generation of his soul skill.

"Although it's just one more Blue Silver Grass..."

"But this is also the beginning of the journey from the individual to the collective, and the enlightenment for everything!"

But problems also arise.
It takes a hundred times the soul power and all of the martial soul's essence to generate a mirror image of the martial soul!

This level of harshness is truly outrageous.

It takes a year to recover all of its martial soul essence. If it is completely depleted, it means that the Blue Silver Grass will not be able to evolve for a year.
"The origin of the martial spirit is not a problem."

Han Tao possesses a 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, and his own Blue Silver Grass is already a top-tier Martial Soul, ranking at the same level as the Blue Silver Emperor.

The ratio of the origin of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul to that of the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone is approximately 1:1.

Consuming all of one's martial soul essence is only half for Han Tao, so it's not too terrifying.
(End of this chapter)